Santa Cruz Weekly Sentinel from Santa Cruz, California • Page 13

Saturday, August 19, 1905. WEEKLY SENTINEL. Page IS. CALIFORNIA PIONEERS GATHER AT CAPITOLA THE HELLO GIRLS AND THE FOURTH CLASS POSTMASTER MOUNTAIN SOCIAL AND IMPROVEMENT CLUB ENTERTAINS PREFERS DEATH TO GAMBLING HUSBAND the county. Daniel A.

Clark's subject was "The Pioneers of the He came here in 1S50 and had been back and forth to Boston several times since, but he found that Santa Cruz Co. was growing on him all the time and he was getting ready to stay here for good. The Pioneer AVomen. Mrs. A.

B. Hawkins of Watsonville1 made the speech of the afternoon in her talk on "Pioneer She declared that California owes fully! as much to the pioneer women, who were ever ready to share in privation The annual gathering of the California Society of Pioneers of Santa Cruz Co. and the celebration of the 76th birthday of its president, F. A. Hihn, was held at the Hotel Capitola on Wednesday, followed by a banquet which was tendered the members by Mr.

Hihn. This is a meeting which never fails to secure the attendance of all the pioneer men and women of the county who can possibly get out, and the gathering on Wednesday of so many of those who crossed the plains in ox teams or braved the dangers of a voyage around the Horn In early days wa3 an impressive one. Mr. Hihn was re-elected president of the society, which has been in existence for over fifteen years, holding its yearly gatherings always at the same place. Over one hundred pioneers, their wives and invited guests, sat down to dinner, after which various toasts were spoken to, 'with County Clerk Harvey.

H. Miller as toast-master. Pioneers Elect Officers. The annual meeting of the society was called to order at 10 A. M.

by the President, F. A. Hihn. About forty members were present. The Secretary's report was passed over by consent, on account of the unavoidable absence of Mrs.

Culver-well, and the Treasurer's report was referred to the incoming Board of Directors. The President, in a short speech, announced the death of Elihu Anthony the previous evening. Messrs. Waters, Lucas and Clark were appointed a committee to draw up resolutions of respect to Mr. Anthony.

The election of officers for the ensuing year, 1905-1906, was then proceeded with, as follows: President, F. A. Hihn. First vice-president, Judge A. B.

Hawkins of Watsonville. Second vice-president, William Rennie of Santa Cruz. Secretary, Mrs. E. A.

Culverwell of Santa Cruz. Treasurer, Daniel A. Clark of Santa Cruz. The only changes in the officiary were in the vice-presidents, Messrs. Hawkins and Rennie succeeding Messrs.

J. D. Bagnall and A. Noble, who were respectively first and second vice-president the previous year. To Perpetuate the Society.

The donors of a large picture of pioneer scenes, Messrs. F. A. Hihn and John D. Bagnall, were appointed a committee to preserve the picture and to prepare plans for perpetuating the society.

Mrs. A. B. Hawkins, William Short and F. A.

Hihn were appointed a committee to complete the biographies of all members of the society. Mrs. Frank Alzina was elected aa honorary member. At the banquet, which was held in the spacious dining room of the hotel, overlooking the waters of the bay, a bountiful repast was served under the direction of Landlord Bettens. At the head of the various tables were Frank R.

Reanier, A. J. Hihn, F. O. Hihn, A.

C. Hihn, Mrs. Hattie Hihn, Mrs. Tessie Hihn Ready, Mrs. Agnes Hihn Younger, Harvey Miller and A.

Noble. The Speochmakinjj. After the coffee and cigars, Harvey H. Miller, who was toastmaster, started the speechmaking by paying a sincere tribute to the Pioneers and their President, expressing the hope that the latter would celebrate many more birthdays In the same vigor and strength of mind and body as they found him that day. Mr.

Miller made an excellent toastmaster, wasting no words in introducing the speakers, the first of whom was Hon. Lucas F. Smith, who spoke to the toast, "The Slate of California'. Judge Smith said there was no hono" greater than that of the men an1 women who had settled thi3 State over 50 years ago, braving all kinds of danger to make the waste places bloom. He would always hold the pioneer mothers and fathers of this State in the highest reverence.

James Waters of Watsonville spoke to "The Pnjnro Valley," and quoted figures on the wonderful growth of the apple and strawberry growing Industries of that section of AFTER REPROACHING HUSBAND FOR RETURNING TO GAMING TABLE. MRS. TENNESSEE AN'd! REED SWALLOWS POISON EXPIRES. NILES, Cal. Because her hapiness had been wrecked and her life made wretched beyond all en durance by her husband's mania for gambling, pretty Tennessee Reed, who married Edward Reed of this place only two years ago, killed herself Sunday night by drinking carbolic acid.

The young husband had broken his word by once more joining in a game of poker over the green table in the Mint saloon. The young wife went there to find him and beg him to go home with her. Then when the two stood again in the little room where their baby lay asleep, Mrs. Reed, her face still wet with tears, took the vial of poison from a cupboard and emptied it into her mouth. Reed tried to stop her, but when he reached her side it was too late.

She threw her arms around his neck, pressed her lips, all wet as they were with the burning draught, against his, sobbed a prayer for forgiveness and slipped to the floor in a paroxysm of pain. And in a little while she was dead. Mrs. Reed is a sister of Mrs. Clarence W.

Cox of Watsonville, who has gone to Niles to attend the funeral. BUSINESS BLOCKS IN BAKERSEIELD BURNT OUT AMONG lUil.DIXGS BURNED IS THE OPERA HOUSE, LARGEST STRUCTURE IN C1TV. BAKERSFIELD, California, Fire started shortly before 10 o'clock this morning on Chester Av. and Eighteenth St. Drury's drug store, Arm's cyclery, Hammond's cafe, Mc-Mullin's blacksmith shop and a paint store were totally destroyed.

The flames then attacked Scrib-ner's Opera House, the largest building in this city, and In fifteen minutes this three-story brick block was enveloped in flames. Armstrong's stable then went up in smoke. Conklin Coffee, butchers, and the Opera Cafe were also burned. It is thought the fire is now under control. DEATH OF MRS.

WILLOUR. On Wednesday morning at Mrs. E. Willour died at the residence of Sam Wilderspins et Vue de l'Eau. Mrs.

Willour has resided for several years in Santa Cruz and has taken a prominent part in tho Unity Spiritualist Society, having been its speaker for some time. She was 55 years of age and leaves no relatives. MRS. FRANCES M'CARTV DEAD AT WATSONVILLE. WATSONVILLE.

After an illness of about a week, during which time she was conflned to her bed, Mrs. Frances McCarty, wife of Dennis Me-Carty, passed away on Wednesday. Deceased is survived by her husband and the following children: Miss Ruth E. McCarty, Mrs. A.

G. Daves, Mrs. Arthur St. Clair and Charles J. McCarty of the Pajaroniari office.

She also leaves two sisters and a brother Mrs. Flora Steffani of Salinas, Mrs. Laura Lunt of Mill Valley, and Charles R. Martin of San Francisco. SECRET MARRIAGE OF GILROY COUPLE LEAKS OUT.

GILROY. Friends and acquaintances were somewhat surprised to learn last week of the marriage of Miss Orpah Seay and Walter Davh, two young Gilroyans. The marriage ceremony took place in Hollister during the last of June, but the young POSTMASTER DAVIS OF CORRAL-1TOS COMES TO THE AID OF Till; "CENTRAL" OFFICE. I. E.

Davis, postmaster of Corral- writes a gooa wora to tne wat sonville Register on Denair or ttiat much abused public servant, the hello girl. Mr. Davis says: Robert Inger-soll declared that the "more he be came acquainted with men the better he liked dogs," or something very much like that. I came across the above quotation late in life, but since I read it I have had occasion to apply it to practical life very often; and the more I look Into the thought or idea that is hidden in the plain words the better I like them. There is more meaning in them than a person would think at first glance.

Men are so inconsiderate nowadays, every one is on the rush. Business, business, business, Is all they know. I am speaking now more particularly of business men. They have no time to eat, no time to sleep, no time to be civil and courteous to those who serve them. Having the public telephone station at Corrali-tos, I have had opportunity to ob serve, perhaps more than anyone else, the treatment those girls get at the hands or rather the mouths of the public.

Some of our business men are in such baste to transact business (I was going to say make money, but some of them aot as though money had no value) that two seconds is about the limit of time they can spare to wait for an answer to their calls on the telephone. I was prompted to write this letter by hearing a business man scoring one of the girls over the phone. I did rot hear the conversation, only a word or two. It seemed he had called for two numbers at the same time and one of them was my number. I was out of the room and the girl called three or four times before I could get to the phone.

I happened to be in a certain telephone office a few years ago on business and the manager was giving the head operator a blowing up because one of the girls had neglected to get the customary on a call for long distance. Knowing the circumstances under which the mistake was made, such meanness more than I could stand, and I walked around the block until the manager left the office and then I went in and paid the 25 cents myself. I was so mad an ice cream soda would have choked me to death. In conclusion, you have often heard about the "long-suffering Hang the public. They don't know what suffering is.

It's the fourth-class postmasters and the telephone girls who suffer. For my part, a few days or weeks at most will be the end of my public service; but Heaven help those girls who sit all day or all night in front of a switchboard and are tied like a dog to the telephones over which an inconsiderate and thankless public are racking their nerves and making old maids of them. If a man does not like his job he can quit and get another, but it is not so easy for a girl. And so I say to all who are in the mad rush for business: If you are determined on suicide yourself, don't wear out, break down or worry any more people than is necessary while you are doing it. I have no relatives in the telephone office and do not even know their names; only know iheir voices as I hear them in the phone; am not paid for writing this plea, and my only excuse is, "The more 1 know men the better I like I have a girl of my own, but, thank Heaven, she has not been compelled to work In a telephone office yet.

But I had a niece who did, and I know what I am talking about. I. E. DAVIS. Corralitos, Aug.

9, 1905. Ed M. Leonard, formerly teacher of mathematics in the Santa Cruz High School, is occupying a like position in the Humboldt High School in San Francisco. Matt Hamilton, city editor of the Grass Valley Union, is in town for a few days and called on us. SUMMIT OPERA HOUSE THE SCENE OF A GAY TIME AT CLUB'S LAST SOCIAL.

Special Correspondence of WRIGHTS STATION. The entertainment given by the Santa Cruz Mountain Social and Improvement Club at the Summit Opera House or. August 11th, was a grand success. Through the large audience, which was composed chiefly of mountaineers, there was a spirit of harmony and cheerfulness, showing the good work that is being done by the club. The order, during the entire evening, was exceptionally good.

Young America's" behavior wa3 something to be proud of. The en tertainment was a success financially as well as socially, the receipts beiag over eighty dollars. As nearly every thing, including the music for the dance, was donated, most of the amount is clear for the "piano Our mountain boys are noted for their generosity, and they deserve praise for the generous manner in which they responded to the calls upon their purses. A vote of thank3 Is due to each and every one who gave assistance toward the evening's entertainment. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs.

Laura J. Sears, and after the singing of the opening song, "America," In which the entire audience joined, the secretary, Mrs. B. Hannaford, read the minutes of the previous meeting. It was voted to suspend the regular order of business, and the following, well-rendered program, under the management of Mrs.

H. F. Lawrence, assisted by Miss A. E. Brltton, was carried out, and Judging from the enthusiastic applausa, was well enjoyed by the audience: Song, "Good Bye, Little Girl, Good Bye," Misses Hellen and Rose Lar-key, and May Lawrence.

Recitation, "The Road to Heaven," Miss Maggie Davis. Vocal solo, Hills of California," E. T. Smith, accompanied by Mrs. H.

F. Lawrence; encore: "You Are Welcome As the Flowers In Humerous recitation, "The Green Mountain Justice," Mrs. Laura J. Sears. Vocal solo, "Sweet Adeline," Maude Emery, accompanied by Mrs.

H. F. Lawrence; encore: "Memories of the Old Garden Gate," accompanied by Miss A. E. Britton.

Character song, "No, Sir!" Miss Ruth Hall and Owen Smith, accompanied by Miss A. E. Britton. Zither solo, J. Grundel (encored).

Vocal duet, "When the Sunset Turns the Ocean's Blue to Gold," Misses Pearl and Iantha Grundel, accompanied by Miss Leona Lawrence. Farce, "A Considerable Characters: A. L. Sears a3 Mr. Mangum; D.

D. Emery, Henry Mangurn; Miss Maggie Davis, Mrs. LIttlefare; Mrs. Maude Emery, Sarah. Instrumental duet, "Iola," Mrs.

F. McKiernan and Wm. O'Fallon. Vocal solo, "For All Eternity," Miss Emma Mattern, accompanied by Mrs. F.

McKiernan. Piano solo, "The Robin's Return," Miss Leona Lawrence. Tableau (two scenes), "Before and After Marriage," Miss Annie Britton and A. L. Sears.

After the program, which lasted two hours, dancing and a jolly supper consumed the remainder of the time, and dawn was creeping Into the heavens ere the merry crowd dis-pursed to hie themselves homeward and engage In the busy duties of dally life. The club justly feels proud of itj success, and will hold Its next meet ing on Beptember 8th, at the parlors of the Burrell church. GOES TO PALO ALTO AGENT. P. Michelson will not be checked out of the local office of the Southern Pacific Co.

until September 1st, at which time the new agent, A. A. Hap-good, will arrive from Santa Cruz take possession. It Is understood that Mr. Michelson will go to San Mateo to act as agent, while B.

A. Peck-ham takes his annual vacation of a month or two. Palo Alto Citizen. iand toil, as to the pioneer men. The times that tried men's souls, said Mrs.

Hawkins, tried. the souls of women too, and if the history of the pioneer women of this State could be written, it would rival that of the martyrs. 'A. W. Wyman spoke to "The Valley of the Soquel," and what he did tot claim for that fertile and picturesque valley Is not worth mentioning.

He paid a tribute to Mr. Hihn as a pioneer who had done more to develop this county, to make roads and railroads and to lay out towns, than any other man In the county, and described Capitola as the keynote of the Soquel valley. J. E. Chope, in a brief speech, then presented Mr.

Hihn with a beautiful inkstand, as a birthday present from the employees of the F. A. Hihn to which Mr. Hihn made a feeling reply. He did not expect to live for ever, but he did expect to live for many years.

Living with his friends was all the happiness he desired and such occasions as this one meant a great deal more to him than he could express in words. Some of the Guests. There were 183 invited guests, including the members of the Pioneers, a large proportion of whom were present. Mrs. Agnes Hihn Younger acted as hostess and some of the guests from out of town were: Judge and Mrs.

Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Waters, Mr. and Mrs.

Root. Burland, Mr. and Mrs. J. D.

Bagnall, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Struve, Mrs. A Blackburn, Miss Louisa Palmtag and Mr. Uren, Mr.

and Mrs. J. A. Lin-scott, Mrs. Fernando Pflngst and Mrs.

Fanny Porter of Watsonville; E. J. Wilcox, Mrs. L. A.

Spitzer, Mrs. i Frank Spitzer and Miss Gertrude Watson of San Jose; Isaiah Hartmnn of Boulder Creek, S. N. Rucker, Mrs. Harriet Hihn, Miss Theresa Hihn and Eulice Hihn of San Jose; Mr.

and Mrs. A. J. Hihn and Mr. and Mrs.

J. D. Rickard of Watsonville. WIN FORD DOUBTS IF THERE BE TWO. Does Not Agree With the Views on the Coast Railroads.

Ed. I read your editorial In Sunday's "Sentinel" headed "Two Coast Railroads" with a great deal of awe and reverence. But with a firm conviction that you don't know a single thing about it. I am right here with the two lines, one running in front of my house, one hundred feet away, the other one hundred feet behind it, and men and teams passing back and forth all the time and occasionally a "high-muck-a-muck" stopping all night and me a-wining and dining of 'em. With a nose for smelling out things that can't be surpassed by any Missourian in the State, I haven't found out a single thing that I can rely on to be the truth.

And as I have not yet written nor will I ever write anything for publication that I can not prove to be true, I am compelled to say I don't know, and I am sure you don't know whether there will be two or only one. JOHN M. SWINFORD, Sluggard Farm, The State Convention of Christian Churches convened In San Francisco Tuesday morning. The great international convention will be begun on Thursday, when over 10,000 mem-jbers will be present. Thousands of the leading church workers from the East will be there.

The great Christian Endeavor meeting next Saturday night, at Woodward's pavilion, will be one of the most important events of the week. I. folks told no one in this city of the fact until a few days ago..